WWE moves to Netflix for live events in $5 billion deal

9news.com — December 5, 2024 at 11:01 AM UTC

WWE will debut its weekly live show "Raw" on Netflix next month, moving from the USA Network. This change comes as WWE seeks a larger audience, with Netflix's 283 million subscribers compared to USA's average of 688,000 viewers. The deal, worth over $5 billion, allows WWE more creative freedom, including fewer restrictions on language and content. WWE has promoted the Netflix launch, featuring rapper Travis Scott in the first episode on January 6. Netflix aims to expand its live event offerings, following a successful boxing match that drew over 60 million viewers. The company plans to stream NFL games on Christmas Day, signaling a growing focus on live sports and entertainment.

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Netflix to launch WWE spin-off shows and become global home for Monday Night Raw (home.nzcity.co.nz)

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WWE Raw to stream live on Netflix starting January 2025 (wrestlinginc.com)

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WWE moves Monday Night Raw to Netflix in $5 billion deal starting January 6 (talksport.com)

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WWE Raw to debut on Netflix with less censorship of crowd reactions (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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WWE Raw to debut on Netflix January 6 after 30 years on USA Network (forbes.com)

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WWE to debut live show Raw on Netflix in major programming shift (thestar.com)

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WWE's Nick Khan confirms Raw will stay PG on Netflix starting January 6 (bleacherreport.com)

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WWE and Netflix announce streaming debut of Raw set for January 2025 (deadline.com)

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WWE confirms family-friendly content for Raw on Netflix as live streaming issues are resolved (variety.com)

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